Charles “Chuck” Edward Lawrence, St. Joseph, MO, passed away December 31, 2022 at the age of 65. Recently, Chuck had a reoccurrence of lymphoma and died from complications of pneumonia. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents Edward S. and JoAnn Lawrence.
Chuck was a 1976 graduate of DeKalb High School. He had a deep love of music and pizza. In recent years he enjoyed living in Tucson, AZ and loved working for Caterpillar driving Cats at the test site. He also lived many years with his daughter and her family. Recently he had returned to St. Joseph. Chuck loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren.
Chuck was survived by his daughter Rachel Elledge (Jay), Charleston, South Carolina; son, Lance Lawrence (Mary), St. Joseph; five grandchildren: Aiden, Josalynn, and Trityn Elledge, Kingston and Monroe Lawrence; sister, Sandra Flocks, Houston, Texas; brother Kirk Lawrence (Lorna), Fort Worth, Texas; also, his best friend Arnie.
The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff for their excellent care of Chuck, especially while he spent the holidays at Mosaic.
A funeral service is not planned at this time. Online condolence and obituary ruppfuneral.com.
